Shanti Parva

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपन्नचेतसो ब्रूहि कि कार्यमवशिष्यते

English

men, elephants, cars, and steeds, the diverse kinds of battle array, strategies, and manoeuvres in war, planetary conjunctions foreboding evil, calamitous visitations (such

हिन्दी अर्थ

तदापनयनं क्षिप्रमेतावत् साम्परायिकम्

English

[Bhishma said:] "Here I shall relate to you an ancient tale, what the brahmana Indrota Shaunaka said to Janamejaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अल्पेनापि हि सैन्येन महीं जयति भूमिप:

English

There was a king, Janamejaya son of Parikshit, of great valour; the sin of brahmin-slaying, committed unwittingly, came upon that lord of the earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सेनाके द्वारा भी राजा पृथ्वीपर विजय पा सकता है

English

All the brahmanas and his priests abandoned him; the king went to the forest, burning day and night.

हिन्दी अर्थ

युद्धे हि संत्यजन् प्राणान् शक्रस्यैति सलोकताम्

English

Abandoned by his subjects, he did much good; he performed austerity to excess, burning with remorse.

हिन्दी अर्थ

परित्याग करता है, वह इन्द्रलोकमें जाता है

English

Here I shall tell the tale that supports this dharma: Janamejaya, burning with the sin of his deed, went

हिन्दी अर्थ

विश्वासाद् विनयं कुर्याद् विश्वसेच्चाप्युपायत:

English

to choose Indrota Shaunaka, of strict vows; approaching him, he clasped his feet, pressing them.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उपायपूर्वक उनके ऊपर विश्वास करे

English

Then the greatly wise one, afraid, rebuked him sharply: "You are the doer of a great sin, a slayer of a brahmin; why have you come here?

हिन्दी अर्थ

विलड्घयित्वा मन्त्रेण ततः स्वयमुपक्रमेत्

English

What is to be done by you with us? Do not ask me in any way; go, go; for your place here will surely not please us.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जवेन संधि कुर्वीत पूर्व भुक्तान् विमोचयेत्

English

as earthquakes), skilful methods of warfare and retreat, knowledge of weapons and their proper keep, the disorders of troops and how to get rid of them, the means of inspiring the army with joy and confidence, diseases, times of distress and danger, knowledge of guiding foot-soldiers in battle, the methods of sounding alarms and notifying orders, inspiring the enemy with fear by display of standards, the diverse methods of afflicting the enemy's kingdom by means of robbers and fierce wild-tribes, and fire-raisers and poisoners and forgers by producing disunion among the chief officers of hostile armies, by cutting down crops and plants, by destroying the efficiency of the enemy's elephants, by producing alarms, by honouring those among the enemy's subjects that are well disposed towards the invader, and by inspiring the enemy with confidence, the waste, growth, and harmony of the seven essential requisites of sovereignty, capacity for (projected) works, the means for accomplishing them, the methods of extending the kingdom, the means of winning over persons residing in the enemy's territory, the chastisement and destruction of those that are strong, the exact administration of justice, the extermination of the wicked, wrestling, shooting and throwing and hurling of weapons, the methods of making presents and of storing requisite things, feeding the unfed and supervision over those that have been fed, gifts of wealth in season, freedom from the vices called Vyasanas, the attributes of kings, the qualifications of military officers, the sources of the aggregate of three and its merits and faults, the diverse kinds of evil intents, the behaviour of dependents, suspicion against every one, the avoidance of heedlessness, the acquisition of objects unattained, the improving of objects already acquired, gifts to deserving persons of what has thus been improved, expenditure of wealth for pious purposes, for acquiring objects of desire, and for dispelling danger and distress, were all treated in that work. The fierce vices, O chief of the Kurus, born of temper, and those born of lust, in all of ten kinds, were mentioned in that treatise. The four kinds of vices which the learned say are born of lust, viz., hunting, gambling, drinking, and sexual indulgence, were mentioned by the Self -born in that work. Rudeness of speech, fierceness, severity of chastisement, infliction of pain on the body, suicide, and frustrating one's own objects, these are the six kinds of faults born of wrath, that have also been mentioned. Diverse kinds of machines and their actions have been described there. Devastation of the enemy's territories, attacks upon foes, the destruction and removal of landmarks and other indications, the cutting down of large trees (for depriving the enemy and the enemy's subjects of their refreshing shade), siege of forts, supervision of agriculture and other useful operations, the storage of necessaries, robes and attire (of troops), and the best means of manufacturing them, were all described. The characteristics and uses of Panavas, Anakas, conchs, and drums. O Yudhishthira, the six kinds of articles (viz., gems, animals, lands, robes, female slaves, and gold) and the means of acquiring them (for one's one self) and of destroying them (for injuring the foe), pacification of newly acquired territories, honouring the good, cultivating friendship with the learned, knowledge of the rules in respect of gifts and

हिन्दी अर्थ

समझा-बुझाकर उसके हाथसे छुड़ानेकी चेष्टा करे

English

religious rites such as homa, the touch of auspicious articles, attention to the adornment of the body, the

हिन्दी अर्थ

आत्मन: संनिरोधेन संधि तेनापि रोचयेत्

English

Your life is in vain, king, and you live in torment; you were created for sin and for the lowest deeds here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तद्धभावयुक्तो द्रव्याणि जीवन् पुनरुपार्जयेत्

English

Fathers strive for sons wishing them much good, by austerity, by worship of gods, by salutation and forbearance.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कस्तत्राधिकमात्मान संत्यजेदर्थधर्मवित्

English

See this line of ancestors gone to hell because of you; all their hopes and bonds that rested on you are in vain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शरीरका त्याग करेगा?

English

Those whom people honour and gain heaven, long life, fame and happiness, toward those brahmanas your hatred is constant and pointless.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न त्वेवात्मा प्रदातव्य: शक्ये सति कथंचन

English

Leaving this world, you will fall head downward, for unending years, by your sinful deed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

क्षीणे कोशे श्रुते मन्त्रे कि कार्यमवशिष्यते

English

Eaten by vultures, blue-throated birds and iron-mouthed creatures, from there again you will return and go to a sinful womb.

हिन्दी अर्थ

राजाका गुप्त रहस्य सबके कानोंमें पड़ गया हो, तब उसे क्या करना चाहिए?

English

If you think, king, "there is no other world," where then? The messengers of Yama will remind you in Yama's abode."

हिन्दी अर्थ

खोयी हुई सम्पत्ति अथवा राज्यको पुनः प्राप्त करनेका प्रयत्न आरम्भ करे

English

manner of preparing and using food, piety of behaviour, the attainment of prosperity by following in one path, truthfulness of speech, sweetness of speech, observance of acts done on occasions of festivity and social gatherings and those done within the household, the open and secret acts of persons in all places of meeting, the constant supervision of the behaviour of men, the immunity of Brahmanas from punishment, the reasonable infliction of punishment, honours paid to dependants in consideration of kinship and merit, the protection of subjects and the means of extending the kingdom, the counsels that a king who lives in the midst of a dozen of kings, should pursue in respect of the four kinds of foes, the four kinds of allies, and the four kinds of neutrals, the two and seventy acts laid down in medical works about the protection, exercise, and improvements of the body, and the practices of particular countries, tribes, and families, were all duty treated in that work. Virtue, Profit, and Pleasure, and Emancipation, were also described in it. The diverse means of acquisition, the desire for diverse kinds of wealth. O giver of profuse presents, the methods of agriculture and other operations that form the chief source of the revenue, and the various means for producing and applying illusions, the methods by which stagnant water is rendered foul, were laid down in it. All those means, O tiger among kings, by which men might be prevented from deviating from the path of righteousness and honesty, were all described in it. Having composed that highly beneficial treatise, the divine Lord cheerfully said unto the deities having Indra for their head, those words: 'For the good of the world and for establishing the triple aggregate (viz., Virtue, Profit, and Pleasure), I have composed this science representing the very cheese of speech. Assisted by chastisement, this science will protect the world. Dealing rewards and punishments, this science will operate among men. And because men are led (to the acquisition of the objects of their existence) by chastisement, or, in other words, chastisement leads or governs everything, therefore will this science be known in the three worlds as Dandaniti (science of chastisement). I Containing the essence of all the attributes of the aggregate of six, this science will always be much regarded by all high-souled persons. Virtue, Profit, Pleasure, and Salvation have all been treated in it.' After this, the lord of Uma,~the divine and multiform Siva of large eyes, the Source of all blessings, first studied and mastered it. In view, however, of the gradual decrease of the period of life of human beings, the divine Siva abridged that science of grave import compiled by Brahman. The abridgment, called Vaisalakasha, consisting of ten thousand lessons, was then received by Indra devoted to Brahman

हिन्दी अर्थ

अथवा वहाँसे उठकर अन्यत्र चला जाय

English

[Janamejaya said:] "Shame on the deed, shame on me who did it; therefore I seek to appease you; all this is of my own making; I burn as if set in a fire.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आचारमेव मन्यन्ते गरीयो धर्मलक्षणम्

English

Reflecting on my own deeds, my mind takes no joy; I have surely met a dreadful fear, even from Vaivasvata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मात्सर्यादथवा लोभान्न ब्रूयुर्वाक्यमीदूशम्

English

How shall I live without drawing out that thorn? Putting away all anger, Shaunaka, speak to me.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न तादृक्सदृशं किज्चित् प्रमाणं दृश्यते क्वचित्

English

I shall again become a provider of food for brahmanas, and have purpose; let some remnant of this family remain; let this family not be defeated.

हिन्दी अर्थ

व्याजेन विन्दन वित्त हि धर्मात् स परिहीयते

English

For we, cursed by brahmanas, can have no remnant, for those who do not obtain the Vedas know it for certain.

हिन्दी अर्थ

जो छलसे धन प्राप्त करता है, वह धर्मसे भ्रष्ट हो जाता है

English

Greatly despondent, I shall speak further now; and again they perish, those without dharma and without recitation.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ह्ृदयेना भ्यनुज्ञातो यो धर्मस्तं व्यवस्यति

English

They settle down on this side, like Pulindas and Shabaras; for those without sacrifice never reach the other world in any way.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अहेरिव हि धर्मस्य पदं दुःखं गवेषितुम्

English

Without knowing my wisdom, like a wise man toward a child, brahmana, like a father toward his sons, Shaunaka, wish me well."

हिन्दी अर्थ

सर्वस्मिन् दस्युसादूभूते पृथिव्यामुपजीवने

English

and endued with great ascetic merit. The divine Indra also abridged it into a treatise consisting of five thousand lessons and called it Vahudantaka. Afterwards the puissant Vrihaspati, by his intelligence, further abridged the work into a treatise consisting of three thousand lessons and called it Varhaspatya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दुष्टोंके लिये कुछ भी नहीं है

English

into a work of a thousand lessons. In view of the period of men's lives and the general decrease (of everything), great Rishis did thus, for benefiting the world, abridge that science. The gods then, approaching that lord of creatures, viz., Vishnu, said unto him, 'Indicate, O god, that one among mortals who deserves to have superiority over the rest.' The divine and puissant Narayana, reflecting a little, created, by a fiat of his will, a son born of his energy, named Virajas. The highly blessed Virajas, however, did not desire sovereignty on earth. His mind, O son of Pandu, inclined to a life of renunciation. Virajas had a son named Krittimat. He too renounced pleasure and enjoyment, l Krittimat had a son named Kardama. Kardama also practised severe austerities. The lord of creatures, Kardama,

हिन्दी अर्थ

आत्मानं संक्रमं कृत्वा कृच्छूधर्मविदेव सः

English

He gets no benefit there and sees no tasks, his soul despondent, or he is unseen, scorned by all the good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

आपद्धर्मका ज्ञाता है

English

Knowing the power on both sides, and the greatness in the Veda and tradition, perform here a great pacifying rite; let Brahma be your refuge.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अदत्तमेवाददीत दातुर्वित्तं ममेति च

English

That is the lovely thing for the next world; let the brahmanas not be angry; if you are tormented by sin and see dharma,

हिन्दी अर्थ

वृत्तिविज्ञानवान् धीर: कस्तं वा वक्तुमहति

English

[Janamejaya said:] "I repent of the sin and do not practise adharma; I long for one who seeks prosperity and serves, Shaunaka."

हिन्दी अर्थ

तहैवमभ्यसेदेवं मेधावी वाप्यथोत्तरम्

English

[Shaunaka said:] "Cutting off stiffness and pride, I wish for affection from you, king; abide in the good of all beings, and remember dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

तत् प्रमाणोवगाहेत तेन तत् साध्वसाधु वा

English

I summon you neither from fear, nor from meanness, nor from greed; let the gods hear that true speech of mine with the brahmanas.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनुसार आपत्तिकालमें उसे भले या बुरे कार्यका निर्णय करना चाहिए

English

I want nothing from anyone, and I summon you to dharma, while all beings cry out, saying 'Shame!'

हिन्दी अर्थ

कर्णावथ पिधातव्यौ प्रस्थेयं चान्यतो भवेत्

English

Those ignorant of dharma will speak of me, unfriendly people will speak; hearing those words, my friends will burn greatly.

हिन्दी अर्थ

गुणानामेव वक्तार: सन्त: सत्सु नराधिप

English

Only a few of great wisdom will understand the purpose; know what I have done, dear, toward brahmanas, Bharata.

हिन्दी अर्थ

धुरमुद्यम्य वहतास्तथा वर्तेत वै नृप:

English

Do so that they gain welfare through me; and promise, king, that you will do no injury to brahmanas."

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रकार राजाको भी अपने राज्यका भार अच्छी तरह सँभालना चाहिए

English

[Janamejaya said:] "Never by speech, nor mind, nor deed again shall I harm brahmanas; I touch your feet, brahmana."

हिन्दी अर्थ

लक्षेद् रुधिरलेपेन तथा धर्मपदं नयेत्

English

begot a son named Ananga. Ananga became a protector of creatures, pious in behaviour, and fully conversant with the science of chastisement. Ananga begot a son named Ativala, well versed in policy. Obtaining extensive empire after the demise of his sire, he became a slave of his passions. Mrityu, O king, had a daughter born of his mind, named Sunita and celebrated over the three worlds. She was married to Ativala and gave birth to a son named Vena. Vena, a slave of wrath and malice, became unrighteous in his conduct towards all creatures. The Rishis, those utterers of Brahma, slew him with Kusa blades (as their weapon) inspired with mantras. Uttering mantras the while, those Rishis pierced the right thigh of Vena. Thereupon, from that thigh, came out a short-limbed person on earth, resembling a charred brand, with blood-red eyes and black hair. Those utterers of Brahma said unto him, 'Nishida (sit) here!' From him have sprung the Nishadas, viz., those wicked tribes that have the hills and the forests for their abode, as also those hundreds and thousands of others called Mlechchhas, residing on the Vindhya mountains. The great Rishis then pierced the right arm of Vena. Thence sprang a person who was a second Indra in form. Clad in mail, armed with scimitars, bows, and arrows, and well- versed in the science of weapons, he was fully acquainted with the Vedas and their branches. All the ordinances of the science of chastisement, O king, (in their embodied forms) came to that best of men. The son of Vena then, with joined hands, said unto those great Rishis, 'I have attained an understanding that is very keen and that is observant of righteousness. Tell me in detail what I shall do with it. That useful task which you will be pleased to indicate, I shall accomplish without hesitation.' Thus addressed, the gods that were present there, as also the Rishis, said unto him. 'Do thou fearlessly accomplish all those tasks in which righteousness even resides.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न चास्याल्पेन तुष्यन्ति कार्यमप्युत्सहन्ति च

English

[Shaunaka said:] "Beings favour one another by their own conduct, king; the world surely decides that everything is good and bad, where you, being such, now look to dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नि:शेषकारिणो नित्यं नि:शेषकरणाद् भयम्

English

That one, leaving delicious food and enjoyments, has taken up austerity: this too is a wonder among beings, Janamejaya.

हिन्दी अर्थ

यो हानाढ्य: स पतितस्तदुच्छिष्टं यदल्पकम्

English

They say it is no wonder if a giver is weak or a poor man is rich in austerity; for it is not far off.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उभौ सत्याधिकारस्थौ त्रायेते महतो भयात्

English

This very thing is wholly meanness, unexamined; therefore it should be by examination alone that virtue arises in it.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मनुष्यकी महान् भयसे रक्षा करते हैं

English

Sacrifice, giving, compassion, the Vedas and truth, lord of the earth: these five are purifiers, and sixth, good conduct and austerity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बले प्रतिष्ठितो धर्मो धरण्यामिव जड़मम्

English

That alone is the supreme purifier of kings, Janamejaya; by rightly taking it up you will gain the higher dharma.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अनीथश्वरो बले धर्मों द्रुमे वललीव संश्रिता

English

Going to holy places is held to be a supreme purifier; and these verses sung by Yayati are cited here.

हिन्दी अर्थ

नास्त्यसाध्यं बलवतां सर्व बलवतां शुचि

English

The mortal who should undertake it, or who would live again, having performed a sacrifice wholly, renouncing it should practise austerity.

हिन्दी अर्थ

चाहिए। इसीको तुम राजर्षियोंका सदाचार समझो

English

Disregarding what is dear and what not so, look upon all creatures with an equal eye. Castoff at a distance Just and wrath and covetousness and honour, and, always observing the dictates of righteousness, do thou punish with thy own hands the man, whoever he may be, that deviates from the path of duty. Do thou also swear that thou wouldst, in thought, word, and deed, always maintain the religion inculcated on earth by the Vedas. Do thou further swear that thou wouldst fearlessly maintain the duties laid down in the Vedas with the aid of the science of chastisement, and that thou wouldst never act with caprice. O puissant one, know that Brahmanas are exempt from chastisement, and pledge further that thou wouldst protect the world from an intermixture of castes.' Thus addressed, Vena's son replied unto the deities headed by the Rishis, saying, 'Those bulls among men, viz., the highly blessed Brahmanas, shall ever be worshipped by me.' Those utterers of Brahma then said unto him, 'Let it be so!' Then Sukra, that vast receptacle of Brahma, became his priest. The Valakhilyas became his counsellors, and the Saraswatas his companions. The great and illustrious Rishi Garga became his astrologer. This high declaration of the Srutis is current among men that Prithu is the eighth from Vishnu. A little before, the two persons named Suta and Magadha had come into existence. They became his bards and panegyrists. Gratified, Prithu, the royal son of Vena, possessed of great prowess, gave unto Suta the land lying on the sea-coast, and unto Magadha the country since known as Magadha. We have heard that the surface of the earth had before been very uneven. It was Prithu who made the terrestrial surface level. In every Manwantara, the earth becomes uneven, l Vena's son removed the rocks and rocky masses lying all around, O monarch, with the horn of his bow. By this means the hills and mountains became enlarged. Then Vishnu, and the deities of Indra, and the Rishis, and the Regents of the world, and the

हिन्दी अर्थ

द्वात्रिशयदिधिकशततमोध्याय:

English

The great asura... Pushkara, Prabhasa, Uttara Manasa, Kalodaka: you will go to these, with life regained and living again.

हिन्दी अर्थ

कोशाद्धि धर्म: कौन्तेय राज्यमूलं च वर्धते

English

Serve and follow the Sarasvati and the Drishadvati; devoted to study, bathe at all the sacred places.

हिन्दी अर्थ

परिपाल्यानुतनुयादेष धर्म: सनातन:

English

He called renunciation the dharma of giving up the highest of purifiers; here too are cited these verses made by Satyavat.

हिन्दी अर्थ

निरन्तर उसको बढ़ाता रहे; यही राजाका सदासे चला आनेवाला धर्म है

English

As a young boy is truthful, neither meritorious nor a doer of sin; there is no sorrow in all beings here; whence happiness here?

हिन्दी अर्थ

मध्यमं पदमास्थाय कोशसंग्रहणं चरेत्

English

Thus, for beings in their natural state, going through all contacts, giving up life, virtue and sin are laid open.

हिन्दी अर्थ

मार्गका आश्रय लेकर कोश-संग्रह करना चाहिए

English

But what is higher than all tasks for a king, that I tell you: win heaven by strength and by sharing, and purify yourself.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अबलस्य कुतो राज्यमराज्ञ: श्रीर्भवेत् कुतः

English

The man who has such strength and vigour is lord of dharma; for the happiness of brahmanas, go about this earth.

हिन्दी अर्थ

राज्यहीनके पास लक्ष्मी कैसे रह सकती है?

English

As you formerly insulted them, so now appease them; even if scorned and abandoned in many ways,

हिन्दी अर्थ

तस्मात् कोशं बलं मित्रमथ राजा विवर्धयेत्

English

the sight of oneself, learned one: "I am not a killer," do not be angry; striving in your own tasks, do what is supremely good.

हिन्दी अर्थ

सास्य गूहति पापानि वासो गुह्यूमिव स्त्रिया:

English

Some king is like frost and terrible fire, another like a plough and thunderbolt, scourge of foes.

हिन्दी अर्थ

शालावृका इवाजसंं जिघांसुमेव विन्दति

English

One should not think of oneself as wholly beyond cure, nor ever be attached, thinking "I am not that," to the wicked.

हिन्दी अर्थ

उद्यच्छेदेव न नमेदुद्यमो होव पौरुषम्

English

One tormented by a wrongful deed is freed from a quarter of the sin; by "this must not be done again," from a second; by "I shall practise dharma alone," from a third.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अप्यरण्यं समाश्रित्य चरेन्मृगगणै: सह

English

A man wishing to prosper should approve what is good; those who serve the fragrant become fragrant, and those who serve the foul-smelling become so.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दस्यूनां सुलभा सेना रौद्रकर्मसु भारत

English

One given to austerity is at once freed from sin; one accused is freed by tending the fire a year; the killer of a brahmin is freed by tending the fire three years.

हिन्दी अर्थ

दस्यवोप्यभिशड्कन्ते निरनुक्रोशकारिण:

English

By releasing from death as many living beings as he has killed, of the same kind, the killer of a brahmin is freed.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ब्रह्मवित्तस्य चादानं नि:शेषकरणं तथा

English

Or let him plunge in water thrice muttering the Aghamarshana; Manu said that it is like the bath of the horse sacrifice.

हिन्दी अर्थ

संश्लेषं च परस्त्रीभिवर्दस्युरेतानि वर्जयेत्

English

It quickly drives away sin and he gains honour; and beings are pleased with him, though dull and mute.

हिन्दी अर्थ

अशेषमेवोपलभ्य कुर्वन्तीति विनिश्चय:

English

The gods and asuras all together approached Brihaspati, the teacher of the gods, king, and questioned him: "You know the fruit in dharma done, great sage, and likewise in the other, the hell of sinful worlds.

हिन्दी अर्थ

न बलस्थो5हमस्मीति नृशंसानि समाचरेत्

English

But when both good deeds are present in one, which of them would be the higher victory? Tell us the fruit of action, great sage: how does a man of virtue drive away sin?"

हिन्दी अर्थ

नि:शेष हो जानेका भय बना रहता है

English

[Brihaspati said:] "He who, having done sin before unintentionally, does meritorious deeds intentionally, being of virtuous nature, drives away that sin, as a soiled cloth is cleaned with alkali.

हिन्दी अर्थ

प्रत्यक्षावेव धर्मार्थो क्षत्रियस्य विजानत:

English

Having done sin, a man should not think "I am not that"; he should wish to do good, with faith and without envy.

हिन्दी अर्थ

ही प्रत्यक्ष हैं

English

He who, being good, opens the rents as of a garment, the man who, having done sin, turns to the good,

हिन्दी अर्थ

अधर्मो धर्म इत्येतद् यथा वृकपदं तथा

English

as the sun, rising again, dispels all darkness, so the one who practises good dispels all sin."

हिन्दी अर्थ

निर्णय करना कठिन है

English

[Bhishma said:] "Having spoken thus to King Janamejaya, Indrota Shaunaka had him perform the horse sacrifice according to rule.

हिन्दी अर्थ

बुभूषेद् बलमेवैतत् सर्व बलवतो वशे

English

Then that king, his sin removed, endowed with splendour like blazing fire, the destroyer of foes, entered his own kingdom, like the full-bodied moon the sky."